Hawthorne, Florida Greenhouse Auction — Ten High Tunnel Greenhouses Selling Individually

Property Address:  20065 Southeast Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne, Florida 32640

Auction Date:  Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Property Inspection:

The property will be available for inspection during the following times:

•   Friday, September 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Eastern

•   Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Eastern

Inspection is by scheduled preview window only. There is no open site access and no drive-by viewing outside these windows. Wiregrass staff will be present at both previews to walk the structures and answer construction and removal questions. Call Wiregrass Auction Group at (229) 890-2437 with any questions.

Description

This Hawthorne, Florida greenhouse auction offers ten high tunnel greenhouses, selling individually as ten separate lots, at 20065 Southeast Hawthorne Road in Hawthorne, Alachua County, Florida. Bidding is online only and begins closing Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern. Every lot opens at One Thousand Dollars, and a fifteen percent buyer’s premium is added to the winning bid. Each house measures 30 feet by 230 feet and encloses approximately 6,900 square feet, for a combined 69,000 square feet under cover. The houses were erected in November 2024 and remain on their original three-layer polyethylene covering. Bid on one house or on all ten. Preview is held Friday, September 18 and Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Eastern. All structures are sold As-Is, Where-Is and are sold for removal, with the buyer responsible for dismantling, loading, and hauling. Conducted by Wiregrass Auction Group of Thomasville, Georgia.

The Hawthorne greenhouse auction presents a complete ten-house range of gothic-arch high tunnel greenhouses, also known as hoop houses, standing on State Road 20 in Alachua County, Florida, and offered as ten individual lots in an online-only sale. These are used commercial greenhouses for sale by public auction, offered to growers rather than through a dealer. Each high tunnel measures 30 feet by 230 feet (30x230) and encloses approximately 6,900 square feet, and the ten houses together enclose approximately 69,000 square feet, or roughly 1.58 acres under cover. Each house is of gothic-arch design with a trussed steel frame and full cross-bracing at the bows, framed end walls with hinged doors, roll-up sidewall hardware with drive tubes in place, and ridge-line vent openings for passive ventilation. Each house is covered in three-layer co-extruded polyethylene film manufactured by Imece Plastik and stamped 2024-7, the original covering. The structures were erected in November 2024. A 30-foot clear span works for far more than vegetable and berry production: these high tunnels suit ornamental and foliage nursery operations, sod and landscape supply yards, and agricultural repurpose uses including a covered arena, hay storage, or an equipment shelter. Every house is sold As-Is, Where-Is, with all faults, and is sold for removal. The buyer is solely responsible for dismantling, loading, transport, and removal, including all labor, equipment, and rigging. Removal means complete removal of the structure, poly film, hardware, fasteners, and ground posts, with all material hauled off, post holes backfilled, and the site left clear of debris. A refundable removal deposit of $1,500 per house is collected at settlement and is forfeited where removal is not complete by the deadline. Proof of insurance is required from every removing buyer before any crew is permitted on site. Five supervised removal days are included and staffed by Wiregrass, Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026, and all removal must be complete no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026. This sale is conducted pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 715, Part II.

Specifications

Structure Type:  Gothic-arch high tunnel greenhouse, also known as a hoop house

Quantity:  Ten (10) houses, cataloged and sold as ten individual lots

Dimensions:  30 feet by 230 feet per house (30x230)

Area Under Cover:  Approximately 6,900 square feet per house; approximately 69,000 square feet total, or roughly 1.58 acres

Year Erected:  November 2024

Frame:  Trussed steel with full cross-bracing at the bows

End Walls:  Framed, with hinged doors

Ventilation:  Roll-up sidewall hardware with drive tubes in place; ridge-line vent openings

Covering:  Three-layer co-extruded polyethylene film, Imece Plastik, stamped 2024-7, original covering

Condition:  Used; sold As-Is, Where-Is, with all faults

Terms:  Sold for buyer removal; $1,500 refundable removal deposit per house

Preview:  Friday, September 18 and Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern

Supervised Removal:  Five (5) days included, Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026

Removal Deadline:  Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Removal After October 9:  Scheduled, supervised appointment required at $650 per day plus mileage, charged to the buyer requiring it

Opening Bid:  One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per house

Buyer’s Premium:  Fifteen percent (15%), added to the winning bid

Bidding Closes:  Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern

Important Selling Features

•   Ten individual lots — bid on one house or on all ten

•   30 feet by 230 feet per house; approximately 6,900 square feet each and 69,000 square feet total under cover

•   Erected November 2024 and still on the original covering

•   Gothic-arch trussed steel frame with full cross-bracing at the bows

•   Framed end walls with hinged doors

•   Roll-up sidewall hardware with drive tubes in place

•   Ridge-line vent openings for passive ventilation

•   Three-layer co-extruded polyethylene film, manufactured by Imece Plastik, stamped 2024-7

•   30-foot clear span suits vegetable and berry growing, nursery and foliage operations, covered arena, hay storage, or equipment shelter

•   Used commercial greenhouses for sale by public auction, sold for buyer removal

•   Online-only bidding on the Wiregrass Auction Group platform and mobile app, with real-time bid updates and outbid notifications

•   Extend one, extend all soft close — all ten lots close together and last-second bidding gains no advantage

•   Five supervised removal days included, Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026, with Wiregrass staff on site

•   Two scheduled previews — Friday, September 18 and Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern, with Wiregrass staff on site

•   Every lot opens at One Thousand Dollars

About the Location

The auction site is at 20065 Southeast Hawthorne Road, on State Road 20 near the City of Hawthorne in Alachua County, Florida. The county seat is Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and the UF/IFAS agricultural extension system, approximately twenty miles west of the site by way of State Road 20 and Interstate 75. Hawthorne sits at the junction of State Road 20 and United States Highway 301, within easy driving distance of Gainesville, Ocala, Palatka, Starke, Waldo, Micanopy, Melrose, and Interlachen, Florida, and a straightforward drive south from Valdosta, Thomasville, and Tifton, Georgia. The site is directly across State Road 20 from Hawthorne Industry Park. Bidding is online and open nationwide. Inspection windows and all removal take place on site in Hawthorne. This is North Central Florida specialty-crop country, and covered growing structures of this kind serve the commercial vegetable and berry growers, ornamental and foliage nurseries, and sod and landscape supply operations across North Florida, South Georgia, and Southeast Alabama.

Driving Directions

From Interstate 75 in Gainesville, take Exit 382, State Road 121 and Williston Road. Turn east onto Williston Road, State Road 331, and follow it around the south side of Gainesville. Williston Road crosses United States Highway 441 and continues as Southeast Williston Road. Stay on State Road 331 for approximately five and one half miles to East University Avenue. Turn right onto East University Avenue, which becomes Southeast Hawthorne Road, State Road 20. Travel east on Southeast Hawthorne Road for approximately thirteen and one half miles toward the City of Hawthorne. The property is on the south side of the highway, directly across State Road 20 from Hawthorne Industry Park. Total driving distance from Interstate 75 is approximately twenty miles. If you reach the junction of State Road 20 and United States Highway 301, you have gone too far. Watch for Wiregrass Auction Group Signs!

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Hawthorne greenhouse auction close?

Bidding begins closing Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern. The auction is online only and uses an extend-one, extend-all soft close: a bid placed in the final five minutes on any lot extends every open lot by five minutes, so all ten houses close together and last-second bidding gains no advantage.

Where is the Hawthorne greenhouse auction located?

The greenhouses are located at 20065 Southeast Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne, Florida 32640, in Alachua County. The site is on State Road 20 directly across from Hawthorne Industry Park, approximately twenty miles from Interstate 75 at Gainesville. Bidding is conducted online, and inspection and removal take place at that address.

How many lots are in the auction?

The auction offers ten lots. Each of the ten high tunnel greenhouses is cataloged and sold as its own individual lot.

Can I bid on just one greenhouse, or do I have to take all ten?

You can bid on one house, on several, or on all ten. Each house is priced by the bidding on that house alone. There is no grouping and no package requirement.

What is the opening bid?

Every lot opens at One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). There are no minimum bids beyond the opening bid.

Is there a buyer’s premium?

Yes. A buyer’s premium of fifteen percent is added to the winning bid and paid by the buyer. No discount of the buyer’s premium applies to purchases paid by means other than credit card.

Can I preview the greenhouses in person before bidding?

Yes. Preview is held Friday, September 18, 2026 and Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Eastern, at 20065 Southeast Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne, Florida 32640. Wiregrass staff are on site at both previews to walk the structures and answer construction and removal questions. There is no open site access and no drive-by viewing outside these windows.

When is removal, and how long do I have?

Five supervised removal days are included and staffed by Wiregrass, Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. All buyers may work during those days. All removal must be complete no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Proof of insurance is required from every removing buyer before any crew is permitted on site. Any removal after Friday, October 9, 2026 requires a scheduled, supervised appointment at $650 per day plus mileage, charged to the buyer requiring it and deducted from that buyer’s removal deposit.

Is shipping available, or is this pickup only?

This sale is buyer removal only and no shipping is offered. Each greenhouse is sold in place and the buyer is solely responsible for dismantling, loading, transport, and removal, including all labor, equipment, and rigging. Buyers are encouraged to arrange a crew, equipment, and transport before bidding.

Who is responsible for taking the greenhouses down?

The buyer is responsible for dismantling, loading, transport, and removal. Removal means complete removal of the structure, poly film, hardware, fasteners, and ground posts, with all material hauled off, post holes backfilled, and the site left clear of debris. A refundable removal deposit of $1,500 per house is collected at settlement and is returned when removal is complete.

What is a high tunnel greenhouse?

A high tunnel greenhouse is an unheated, arch-framed structure covered in polyethylene film that extends the growing season by trapping solar heat. High tunnels are also called hoop houses. The ten houses selling at Hawthorne, Florida are gothic-arch high tunnels with trussed steel frames, each measuring 30 feet by 230 feet.

Are these greenhouses new or used?

These are used greenhouses. The ten high tunnels were erected in November 2024, have been standing since, and are still on their original three-layer polyethylene covering. They are sold used, As-Is, Where-Is, and sold for buyer removal.

How hard are these greenhouses to dismantle?

Dismantling cost depends on crew size, equipment, haul distance, and the anchoring method at the base of each house. Every bidder is responsible for inspecting the structures, examining the anchoring, and pricing his own removal before bidding. Wiregrass makes no representation as to how the houses are anchored or what removal will cost, and a scheduled inspection window is the place to determine both.

What condition are the greenhouses sold in?

All structures sell in As-Is, Where-Is condition, with all faults, and without warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied. Inspection is the buyer’s responsibility. Bidders are encouraged to attend a scheduled inspection window and review all photographs before bidding.

BIDDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Ten (10) High Tunnel Greenhouses, Selling Individually — Online-Only Auction

PART 1 — AUCTION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Auction Details

Auction Name:  Hawthorne, Florida Greenhouse Auction — Ten (10) High Tunnel Greenhouses Selling Individually | 20065 SE Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne, FL

Auction Closing Date & Time:  Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, subject to the extend one – extend all soft close described below

Inspection Dates & Times:  Friday, September 18, 2026 and Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Inspection is by scheduled preview only. There is no open site access and no drive-by viewing outside these windows.

Removal Location:  20065 Southeast Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne, Alachua County, Florida 32640

Supervised Removal Dates:  Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. Five (5) supervised removal days are included at no charge. All removal must be complete no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Online-only bidding for this auction will close on the date and time indicated above and on WiregrassAuctionGroup.com. All posted times reference Eastern Time. This auction uses an extend one – extend all soft close with a five (5) minute extension window. Any bid placed within five (5) minutes of the scheduled closing time extends the closing time on every open Lot by five (5) minutes. This repeats until five (5) full minutes pass with no bid placed on any Lot, at which point all ten (10) Lots close together. There is no fixed end time, and last-second bidding gains no advantage.

To simplify the bidding process, we encourage bidders to download the Wiregrass mobile bidding app, available in the iTunes App Store or on Google Play.

Lots and Bidding Structure

The ten (10) greenhouses are offered as ten (10) separate and individual Lots. Each Lot is sold on its own to the highest bidder on that Lot. There is no grouping, packaging, bulk lot, or choice-and-privilege bidding in this auction. A bidder may bid on one Lot, on several Lots, or on all ten Lots. The price of each Lot is determined solely by the bidding on that Lot. Bidding opens at One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00) on every Lot.

Statutory Basis

This sale is conducted as a public sale pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 715, Part II. All statutory notice and publication requirements are the responsibility of the party disposing of the property and its counsel. Wiregrass conducts the sale as auctioneer and makes no representation as to the sufficiency of the statutory process.

Bidder Registration & Verification

A valid credit or debit card is required to register for this auction. Upon registering, a $500.00 authorization will be placed against the card used for registration. This is not a permanent charge; it is a pre-authorization used to verify bidder identity and the availability of funds. Wiregrass has no control over how long the verification charge remains on your card — that is determined solely by your card company. Wiregrass reserves the right to accept or reject bidder registrations at its sole discretion.

Buyer’s Premium

• 15% Buyer’s Premium will be added to your bid price on every Lot.
• No discount of the Buyer’s Premium applies to purchases paid by means other than credit card.

No personal or business checks will be accepted.

Florida sales and use tax, together with the Alachua County discretionary sales surtax, will be charged on the final purchase price (Hammer Price + Buyer’s Premium). Buyers purchasing for resale or otherwise claiming an exemption must provide Wiregrass with a valid Florida Annual Resale Certificate or other applicable exemption certificate prior to the close of the auction.

Buyer’s Premium Example:

• Bid Price: $1,000.00
• 15% Buyer’s Premium: $150.00
• Total Purchase Price: $1,150.00 (subject to Florida sales and use tax and Alachua County surtax)

Wire Transfer Requirements

Purchases totaling $2,500.00 or more must be paid by wire transfer unless other arrangements acceptable to Wiregrass are made prior to the close of the auction.

Payment

Payment in full, including the Buyer’s Premium, applicable tax, and the removal deposit, is due no later than Friday, October 2, 2026, which is the last business day before supervised removal begins. NO removal will be allowed without a PAID IN FULL invoice and a release issued by Wiregrass. Payment can be made online through the Wiregrass app or by calling (229) 890-2437.

Removal Deposit

A refundable removal deposit of One Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500.00) per greenhouse is collected from every successful bidder at settlement. A buyer purchasing more than one Lot posts the deposit on each Lot purchased. The deposit is refunded in full when removal of that Lot is complete and has been confirmed by Wiregrass. Where removal is not complete by the deadline, the deposit is forfeited in full. The deposit is a floor and not a ceiling; it is applied first, and the buyer remains personally liable for any amount owed beyond it.

Complete Removal Defined

"Complete removal" means removal of the entire structure purchased, including the frame, the polyethylene covering, all hardware and fasteners, and the ground posts, with all material hauled off the site, all post holes backfilled, and the area left clear of debris. Partial removal, salvage of selected components, or abandonment of any portion of a Lot does not satisfy this requirement and will result in forfeiture of the deposit for that Lot.

Removal of Auction Purchases

Removal is permitted only on days supervised and staffed by Wiregrass. Five (5) supervised removal days are included at no charge to buyers: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. All buyers may work during those days. No buyer, crew, contractor, or third party is permitted on the property unattended at any time.

Any removal after Friday, October 9, 2026 requires a scheduled, supervised appointment charged at Six Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($650.00) per day plus mileage, charged to the buyer requiring the appointment and deducted from that buyer’s removal deposit. Where two or more buyers work on the same additional supervised day, the charge for that day is divided equally among them. Additional days are subject to availability and must be scheduled in advance.

Proof of Insurance

Proof of insurance is required from every removing buyer, and from any contractor or crew performing removal on a buyer’s behalf, before any person or equipment is permitted on the site. A certificate of insurance must be on file with Wiregrass before a release is issued. No certificate, no site access, without exception.

The following minimum coverages are required:

• Commercial General Liability, occurrence form, $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, and $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate. The policy must affirmatively cover dismantling and demolition operations. A policy excluding demolition, wrecking, or structural alteration will not be accepted.

All coverage must be written by insurers rated A- VII or better by AM Best, must be in force through Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and must provide for thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation. Coverage shall be primary and non-contributory and shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the additional insureds.

The certificate shall name Wiregrass Auction Group, Inc. and the owner of the premises as additional insureds. The owner’s name and address for purposes of the certificate will be furnished to each successful bidder with the removal packet issued at settlement. The certificate holder is Wiregrass Auction Group, Inc., 13035 US Highway 319 North, Suite G, Thomasville, Georgia 31757.

It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to dismantle, load, and remove all purchased structures, including all labor, equipment, rigging, permits, and transport authorizations. Wiregrass will not provide assistance with dismantling, lifting, or loading, does not act as a general contractor, does not direct or supervise buyer crews, and assumes no responsibility for buyer means, methods, sequencing, or jobsite safety. Neither Wiregrass nor the Seller will be responsible for any property damaged during removal.

Site Conditions

The site is unimproved ground. Bidders are responsible for satisfying themselves as to access, gate widths, turning room, ground conditions in wet weather, overhead obstructions, and the space available between structures. Wiregrass makes no representation that any particular vehicle, trailer, or piece of equipment can be brought onto or maneuvered within the site, and makes no representation as to how the structures are anchored or what is present below grade.

PART 2 — WIREGRASS STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Standard Terms and Conditions apply to the personal property auction described in Part 1, conducted by Wiregrass Auction Group, Inc. (“Auctioneer”), and constitute a legal, valid, binding, and enforceable contract between Auctioneer and YOU. By registering to bid and/or participating in this auction, YOU acknowledge that YOU have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these terms in their entirety.

Note: Most of these terms are written in plain English so they are easy to understand. Certain sections contain specific legal language required to fully protect all parties. Please read all sections carefully.

If you do not agree to these terms, please DO NOT bid.

1. Definitions

The following terms have these meanings throughout these Bidder Terms and Conditions:

“Absentee Bid” means a bid submitted to Auctioneer by a Bidder for execution during the Auction under terms established by Auctioneer.

“Auction Site” means the physical location where the property is located, where inspections may be made, and/or where pickup occurs, as identified in Part 1.

“Auctioneer” means Wiregrass Auction Group, Inc.

“Bidder” means any person or entity that registers, bids, buys, or otherwise participates in the Auction.

“Bidder Account” means the online account assigned to a Bidder for participation in the Auction.

“Buyer / Winning Bidder” means the Bidder recognized by Auctioneer as having made the Winning Bid on a Lot.

“Buyer’s Premium” means a non-refundable administrative fee added to the Hammer Price as set forth in Part 1 (fifteen percent (15%) on every Lot, with no discount for payment by means other than credit card). The Buyer’s Premium is earned by Auctioneer at the Fall of the Hammer.

“Contract Price” means the Hammer Price plus the Buyer’s Premium. Sales tax is calculated on the Contract Price.

“Fall of the Hammer” means the point at which Auctioneer declares a Lot sold to the Winning Bidder; in an online auction, this occurs electronically at the end of timed or extended bidding.

“Hammer Price” means the high bid amount recognized by Auctioneer at the Fall of the Hammer.

“Lot” means each individual item or grouping of items exposed for sale at one time by Auctioneer.

“Online Auction Platform” means the hardware and software used to conduct the Auction online and facilitate online bidding.

“Reserve / With Reserve” means that property may be withdrawn by Auctioneer, and bids may be rejected, prior to the Fall of the Hammer. The manner in which Lots are exposed for sale in this auction is stated in Section 4 and in Part 1, which control.

“Seller” means the person or entity having title to a Lot and/or the authority to sell and convey title to a Lot.

“Wiregrass” means Wiregrass Auction Group, Inc.

2. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

This auction is conducted under and in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions, any additional terms posted by Auctioneer at the Auction Site or online, any announcements made by Auctioneer, and applicable law. When applicable, one or more Addenda may be attached to and incorporated into these terms and will be identified in the auction listing. YOUR participation in the auction — whether at the auction site, online, by phone, or through any other means — is conclusive evidence of your full agreement to be bound by all bidder terms and conditions.

3. Bidder Registration and Qualification

A valid credit or debit card is required to be approved for bidding. Upon registering, an authorization of $500.00 will be placed against the credit or debit card used for registration as a pre-authorization to verify bidder identity and the availability of funds; this is not a permanent charge. As part of this process, YOUR card-issuing bank may also place a temporary hold against YOUR card. Wiregrass has no control over the amount of any bank hold or how long any hold or authorization remains in effect; those matters are determined solely by YOUR bank or card company. Auctioneer may charge YOUR card for purchases made at the auction. By registering, YOU represent that YOU are at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally able to enter into a contract. If bids are made on behalf of an entity, the entity and the individual making the bid will be jointly and severally liable. Auctioneer may refuse, suspend, or revoke the bidding privileges of any Bidder at any time at Auctioneer’s sole discretion.

4. Nature of the Auction; Reserve

Auctioneer may withdraw any Lot from the auction prior to the opening of bidding on that Lot. Once bidding on a Lot has opened, that Lot will be sold to the highest bidder. Neither the Seller nor any person acting on the Seller’s behalf will bid on any Lot in this auction, directly or indirectly.

5. Bid Increments

Bid increments are established and controlled by Auctioneer and may be adjusted at Auctioneer’s sole discretion at any time during the auction.

6. Absentee Bids and Remote Bidding

At Auctioneer’s discretion, Auctioneer may accept Absentee Bids and bids tendered by remote Bidders. Auctioneer will make reasonable efforts to execute Absentee Bids but will have no liability for the failure to execute any Absentee Bid for any reason. A Lot may be sold to another Bidder for the maximum amount of an Absentee Bid based on a bidding sequence that causes another Bidder to reach that amount first. Auctioneer acts as agent of the Seller only, and receipt or execution of Absentee Bids does not create an agency relationship between Auctioneer and any Absentee Bidder.

7. Online Auction and Online Bidding

How Online Bidding Works.

Online bids may be submitted as a single advancing bid or as a maximum bid, and bidding will advance competitively to the next available increment. If YOU submit a maximum bid and another Bidder has previously submitted a higher maximum bid, YOU will be outbid.

Auto-Extend Feature.

This auction uses an extend one – extend all soft close with a five (5) minute extension window. Any bid placed within five (5) minutes of the scheduled closing time extends the closing time on every open Lot by five (5) minutes. This repeats until five (5) full minutes pass with no bid placed on any Lot, at which point all ten (10) Lots close together. There is no fixed end time to this auction, and bidders are responsible for monitoring the auction through its actual close.

Restrictions on Use.

YOU agree that YOU will not use any robot, spider, automated device, or manual process to monitor, copy, or interfere with the Online Auction Platform, and YOU will not take any action that imposes an unreasonable load on Auctioneer’s online infrastructure.

Technology Disruptions.

The auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. Auctioneer will not be responsible for technology disruptions, errors, or failures — including disruptions to bidding or the failure to execute, recognize, or record online bids — whether caused by (i) loss of connectivity or failure of the Online Auction Platform, (ii) failure of a Bidder’s internet connection, computer, or system, or (iii) otherwise. Auctioneer may, but will not be required to, continue, suspend, delay, extend, reschedule, or close the auction because of technology failures, even after bidding has commenced. Under no circumstances will Auctioneer be liable for any failure of the Online Auction Platform Provider or its affiliates, employees, agents, or contractors to perform. The Online Auction Platform and Auctioneer’s website are provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind.

Account Security.

YOU are responsible for monitoring and maintaining the security of YOUR Bidder Account. If YOU know or suspect YOUR account has been compromised, YOU must notify Auctioneer in writing immediately.

8. No Bid Retraction

Once a bid has been acknowledged by Auctioneer or submitted online, YOU may not retract or revoke it without Auctioneer’s express consent. YOUR bid constitutes an irrevocable offer. Bidders that cannot satisfy the terms of the auction should not bid.

9. Responsibility for Bids

YOU are responsible for all bids made using YOUR Bidder Number or Bidder Account. If a Winning Bid is submitted from YOUR account, YOU are the Buyer. If YOUR account is lost, stolen, or compromised, notify Auctioneer immediately; YOU will be liable for all bids tendered prior to giving Auctioneer notice.

10. Conduct of the Auction; Auctioneer’s Authority

Auctioneer will regulate all matters relating to the conduct of the auction, and Auctioneer’s decisions will be final and binding. Auctioneer reserves the right to: (i) add or remove items prior to close of bidding; (ii) split or combine Lots; (iii) add minimum bids or reserve prices; (iv) cancel, suspend, extend, or reschedule any item or the entire auction event; and (v) make changes to closing, inspection, or removal times. Auctioneer may reopen bidding if a bid goes unrecognized or a bidding dispute arises. Auctioneer’s determination of the Winning Bidder will be final and conclusive.

11. Competitive Bidding Integrity

Collusive bidding, bid pooling, fictitious bidding, and any other practices designed to suppress or manipulate competitive bidding are strictly prohibited and may result in criminal penalties under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and other applicable laws. Wiregrass reserves the right to immediately revoke the bidding privileges of any bidder suspected of such conduct and to report the activity to the appropriate authorities.

12. Winning Bidder; Contract of Sale

The Bidder making the Winning Bid on any Lot will be the Buyer of that Lot. No additional writing will be required to evidence the contract of sale for any Lot, regardless of the Contract Price. These Bidder Terms and Conditions, together with Auctioneer’s clerking records identifying the Lot, the Hammer Price, and the Buyer, will be conclusive evidence of the terms of the sale.

13. All Property Sold “As Is, Where Is, With All Faults”

All Lots are sold in their as-is, where-is condition at the time of the auction, with all faults, including any hidden defects of any nature. Neither Auctioneer nor Seller makes any representations, warranties, or guarantees whatsoever, express or implied, regarding the nature, value, source, authenticity, fitness, merchantability, or any other aspect of any Lot. No verbal or written statement by Auctioneer or Seller constitutes a warranty or representation of any kind.

Descriptions of auction items are believed to be correct and are provided in good faith but are matters of opinion and are not guaranteed by the Seller or Wiregrass. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free of defects. All items may show normal signs of age and wear. Please contact Wiregrass before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. By bidding, YOU acknowledge that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to inspect all Lots and that YOU are relying solely on YOUR own inspection and judgment.

14. Description of Lots

Unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, any description of a Lot is based solely on visual impression, is given solely for identification purposes, and does not create any warranty, express or implied, or any representation by Auctioneer or Seller.

15. Inspection; Photographs; Due Diligence

By bidding, YOU acknowledge that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to inspect the Lot(s) and that YOU are relying solely on YOUR inspection and investigation. YOU further acknowledge that any photographs or images of Lots are adequate for YOUR purposes. If a pre-auction inspection is not available, YOU acknowledge that YOU are knowingly bidding without one, that YOU are not relying on any representations by Auctioneer or Seller, and that YOU assume all associated risks.

16. All Sales Final

All sales are final. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be permitted for any reason.

17. Announcements

All terms, conditions, and announcements made by Auctioneer in connection with the auction are binding and take precedence over any prior advertisements, listings, or other communications.

18. Buyer’s Premium

Each Lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of fifteen percent (15%) as set forth in Part 1. No discount of the Buyer’s Premium applies to purchases paid by means other than credit card. The Buyer’s Premium is calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price, is paid by the Buyer in addition to the Hammer Price, is earned by Auctioneer at the Fall of the Hammer, and will not be refunded under any circumstances. The Buyer’s Premium is added to the Hammer Price to determine the Contract Price for tax purposes.

19. Sales Tax

Florida sales and use tax, together with the Alachua County discretionary sales surtax, will be calculated on the Contract Price (Hammer Price plus Buyer’s Premium) and collected by Auctioneer at settlement. Buyers purchasing for resale or otherwise claiming an exemption must provide Auctioneer with a valid Florida Annual Resale Certificate or other applicable exemption certificate prior to the close of the auction; certificates provided after the auction closes will not be accepted. It is the Buyer’s sole responsibility to determine whether an exemption applies and to provide the required documentation in advance.

20. Title

If YOU are certified as the Winning Bidder on a Lot, YOU will be contractually obligated to pay the Contract Price. Title and ownership of the Lot will not pass from Seller to YOU until payment is made and clears in full.

21. Payment

Payment in full is due no later than the payment deadline specified in Part 1. Purchases must be paid by credit card, debit card, cashier’s check, or wire transfer. No personal or business checks will be accepted. Wiregrass reserves the right to require verified funds from any bidder at any time, and to charge the purchaser’s card on file for any unpaid purchase amount plus applicable charges. Purchases totaling $2,500.00 or more must be paid by wire transfer unless other arrangements acceptable to Auctioneer are made prior to the close of the auction. No Lot will be released for removal until payment has cleared in full.

22. No Stop Payment Orders; No Chargebacks

YOU agree that YOU will not issue a stop payment order on any payment instrument submitted in connection with the auction, or initiate a credit card or debit card chargeback with respect to any purchase. These Bidder Terms and Conditions will be conclusive evidence of YOUR contractual waiver, and Auctioneer may present them to the applicable bank or card company. Regardless of the outcome of any dispute process, YOU will remain personally liable to Auctioneer for the full Contract Price of all purchases, together with all costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

23. Failure to Pay

If YOU fail to pay for YOUR purchase(s) by the payment deadline, YOU will be deemed to have abandoned any interest in the Lot(s) but will remain liable for the full Contract Price. Unpaid Lots may be retained by Seller, resold at a subsequent auction, or otherwise disposed of. If unpaid Lots are resold, YOU will be liable for any shortfall or deficiency on the resale, the Buyer’s Premium, and all costs of resale, and YOU will not be entitled to any surplus. Failure to pay may result in YOU being banned from all future Wiregrass auctions.

24. Returned Checks

Any cashier’s check or other instrument returned unpaid will be subject to a returned item fee of $75.00, and Auctioneer will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in collecting any returned instrument.

25. IRS Form 8300; Cash Reporting Requirements

Federal law requires Wiregrass to file IRS Form 8300 for any transaction or series of related transactions in which cash or cash equivalents totaling $10,000.00 or more are received. If YOUR purchases at any single auction total $10,000.00 or more and YOU pay with any combination of such instruments, YOU will be required to provide YOUR full legal name, address, Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number, and date of birth for compliance purposes; failure to provide this information will result in cancellation of YOUR purchase. Federal law also prohibits the structuring of transactions to avoid the $10,000.00 reporting threshold, which is a crime under 31 U.S.C. § 5324. Wiregrass is required to report any suspected structuring activity to federal authorities.

26. Pickup, Removal, and Delivery

YOU are solely responsible for the dismantling, loading, removal, rigging, and transportation of all Lots purchased by YOU, including all labor, equipment, permits, and transport authorizations. Wiregrass staff will not assist with dismantling, lifting, or loading under any circumstances. Removal must be performed in a workmanlike manner during the supervised removal period specified in Part 1, and YOU will indemnify and hold harmless Auctioneer and Seller against any damage caused by YOU or YOUR agents in connection with removal. Any damage to land, improvements, fencing, or adjacent structures caused during removal will be repaired at YOUR expense. YOU must notify Auctioneer in writing, in advance, of any contractor or crew performing removal on YOUR behalf, and must provide a certificate of insurance for that contractor or crew. YOU are responsible for insuring all Lots purchased by YOU from the time of the Fall of the Hammer. Possession and risk of loss pass to YOU upon payment in full.

27. Storage Fees; Abandoned Property

Where YOU fail to complete removal of a Lot by the removal deadline specified in Part 1, the removal deposit for that Lot is forfeited in full. The deposit is applied first against the cost of completing or remediating removal, and YOU remain personally liable for any amount owed beyond it. Title to any material remaining on the Auction Site after the removal deadline reverts without refund of any portion of the purchase price, at which point YOU waive all rights, title, and interest in that material and will not be entitled to any proceeds if it is subsequently sold or salvaged. YOU expressly waive any and all claims for deficiency, recoupment, setoff, conversion, or trover relating to such material.

28. Claims After Removal

After a Lot has been removed from the Auction Site by YOU or on YOUR behalf, and/or after the posted removal deadline — regardless of whether the Lot has been physically removed — no claims, returns, adjustments, or rescissions will be allowed for any reason, including any alleged failure of a Lot to correspond with any description, standard, or expectation.

29. Buyer Remedies; No Consequential Damages

To the extent YOU may be entitled to any damages or remedies, YOUR sole and exclusive remedy is a return of the Hammer Price actually paid. Under no circumstances will Auctioneer or Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits or reduced productivity, and YOU are not entitled to specific performance or other equitable relief.

30. Seller Remedies

If YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Terms and Conditions or under a sale contract with Seller, the Lot(s) may be resold and YOU will be responsible for all damages, including any deficiency or reduction in the Contract Price, along with all incidental damages and costs of resale.

31. Access to Auction Site; Assumption of Risk

YOU assume all risks in connection with YOUR participation in the auction, including risks arising from YOUR presence at the Auction Site, YOUR use of any Online Auction Platform, and the removal, transport, or use of any Lot(s). YOU acknowledge that the Auction Site may be a potentially dangerous environment. YOU enter the Auction Site at YOUR own risk and assume such risks for YOURSELF and anyone accompanying YOU, and YOU assume all liability for property damage and/or personal injury caused by YOU or YOUR representatives.

32. Limitation of Liability

Neither Auctioneer nor Seller will be liable for typographical errors, misprints, loss of merchandise or money, or damage or failure of equipment at the Auction Site or otherwise related to the auction. YOU hereby irrevocably waive any claim for speculative or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, claims for lost profits, loss of opportunity, and loss of goodwill.

33. Indemnification

YOU agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wiregrass Auction Group, Inc. and its employees, agents, officers, owners, and subcontractors from any and all claims, expenses, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, fees, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to, arising from, or associated with YOUR participation in the auction, including personal injuries, property damage, financial loss, access to or use of any Online Auction Platform, presence at the Auction Site, and/or removal, transport, use, or subsequent sale of any Lot(s).

34. Private Sale

YOU agree not to enter into a private sale for the purchase of any property included in, or scheduled to be included in, the auction — prior to, during, or within ten (10) days after the close of the auction. If YOU purchase any such property in a private sale during that period, Auctioneer will be entitled to an amount equal to Auctioneer’s full commission and Buyer’s Premium, and YOU and Seller will be jointly and severally responsible for payment.

35. Relationship of the Parties

Auctioneer is acting solely as Seller’s agent. Auctioneer does not represent YOU and is not YOUR agent. Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, Auctioneer is providing services as an independent contractor for Seller only and is not responsible for statements made by other parties.

36. Invoice and Communications from Auctioneer

YOU will be invoiced for YOUR purchases at the conclusion of the auction, by email for remote Bidders. YOU acknowledge and agree that email communications — including invoices, payment instructions, and reminders — may be sent to YOU at any time of day or night, on any day of the week including holidays, and YOU expressly consent to receipt of such communications.

37. Audio and Video Recording; Photographs

The Auction Site may be subject to security surveillance, including video, audio, and photographic recording. As a condition of YOUR presence at the Auction Site, YOU consent to such recordings, and YOU agree that Auctioneer may use any images or recordings in advertising or for other commercial purposes on a royalty-free basis.

38. Mailing List

Auctioneer may use YOUR Bidder Registration information to notify YOU about future auctions and events. YOU may opt out of receiving such notifications at any time by providing written notice to Auctioneer.

39. Auctioneer’s Records

Absent clerical errors, Auctioneer’s records will be final and conclusive with respect to all matters relating to the auction.

40. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial

These Bidder Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. All claims, disputes, and other matters between the parties will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Thomas County, Georgia; YOU consent to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum. YOU irrevocably waive the right to a trial by jury.

41. Attorneys’ Fees

If YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Bidder Terms and Conditions, Auctioneer and/or Seller will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in enforcing their respective rights.

42. Waiver

Certain provisions of these Bidder Terms and Conditions are for the exclusive benefit of Auctioneer and/or Seller and create no rights in favor of any other persons, including competing bidders. Auctioneer and/or Seller may, globally or on a case-by-case basis, waive any provisions intended for their benefit without being required to do so.

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By registering to bid and/or participating in this auction conducted by Wiregrass, YOU acknowledge that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to review these Bidder Terms and Conditions, that YOU have read and understand them, and that YOU accept and agree to be bound by them in their entirety.

Mark L. Manley, Auctioneer, CAI, AARE, MPPA, CES | President & Broker | (229) 891-1377 | Mark@BidWiregrass.com